Playing and SInging

i've been playing bass for just over a month now and have picked it up fast but i'm having one problem. When i sing whilst playing the bass i go out of time and always go wrong. Will i ever be able to sing and play or is it something that takes time?

It took me a little while to play and sing but I have a deep voice so I could harmonize easy. you'll get it just practice.
I dont like Hofners though I'd get a gibson if you want something with humbuckers.

Originally posted by rjb i've been playing bass for just over a month now and have picked it up fast but i'm having one problem. When i sing whilst playing the bass i go out of time and always go wrong. Will i ever be able to sing and play or is it something that takes time?

Also what do u guys think of the hofner violin style bass'

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I had trouble with this when I first started doing backing vocals. Practice, practice, practice!!!! I found I do it best when I don't have to think about the bassline I'm playing at the same time I'm singing. Basically I get it to the point that it's natural and almost second nature, that way I juts play the line and sing the lyrics without thinking about them.

WhenI try too hard and suddenly think about either, I usually mess up both!!!